Vicki'S Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Vicki'S Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup converted rice (preferably Uncle Bens); 2 1/4 cups water; 2 teaspoons chicken base; 1 teaspoon sazon seasoning (1 individual packet); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup chicken broth; water; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup converted rice (preferably Uncle Bens)
2 1/4 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken base
1 teaspoon sazon seasoning (1 individual packet)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chicken broth
water
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
olive oil

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1. Bring 2 1/4 cups water, Sazon, garlic, and chicken base to a boil.
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2. Meantime, melt butter or oil and saute veggies with cumin, chili,salt,pepper and 1/4 cup chicken broth until tender crisp -- about 5 minutes or so.
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3. Add veggies, rice, and peas to boiling water mixture and simmer on very low for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed. No peeking! Remove lid and cover pot with a clean dish towel and then put lid back on until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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4. NOTE* on occasion, I've topped this rice with more chopped tomato and green onion - crumbled bacon is also good.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup converted rice (preferably Uncle Bens), 2 1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons chicken base, 1 teaspoon sazon seasoning (1 individual packet), and more.

Yes, Vicki'S Spanish Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vicki'S Spanish Rice

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